Lumut Lighthouse

The Lumut Lighthouse (Malay: Rumah Api Lumut), is an active lighthouse at Kampong Sungai Kayu Ara under the administration of Kampung Lumut II, Mukim Liang, Belait District of Brunei.[3][4][5]

Lumut Lighthouse
Rumah Api Lumut
View of the lighthouse
Location Brunei Sungai Kayu Ara, Liang, Belait
Coordinates4.6495091°N 114.4085950°E / 4.6495091; 114.4085950
Tower
Constructed2006 (2006)
Foundation1-story keeper's house
Constructionconcrete tower
Height98 ft (30 m)
Shapehexagonal tower with balcony and lantern
Markingsred, white and blue[1]
OperatorMaritime Port Authority Brunei Darussalam
Light
First litMarch 2005 Edit this on Wikidata
Focal height108 ft (33 m)
Range45 km (24 nmi)[2]
CharacteristicFl (3) W 15s.

History

The lighthouse was inaugurated in March 2005.[5] Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah paid a visit in 2006.[3]

On March 2, 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications, Member of the National Assembly (MMN) discussed about future plans which included being suggested to be opened as a tourist attraction.[6] The topic was brought into spotlight due to MPABD's budget limitation.[6]

In commemoration of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in November 2021, the lighthouse was among the five buildings that was lit up by the MPABD.[7]

Location

Located overseeing the Lumut Beach which caused the building stand out in the area.[6] The lighthouse also sits at an estimated distance of 15.2 kilometres (9.4 mi) away from Seria.[8] It is under the supervision of the Ports Department and the Marine Department before being transferred over to the Maritime Port Authority Brunei Darussalam (MPABD).[6]

See also

References
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  2. "Lighthouses of Brunei". www.ibiblio.org. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  3. "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | His Majesty visits Belait District". sultanate.com. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
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  5. "Lighthouses of Brunei". www.ibiblio.org. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  6. "Berita Terkini - Jadikan menara rumah api tarikan orang ramai..." www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  7. "Unsung heroes of pandemic times » Borneo Bulletin Online". Unsung heroes of pandemic times. 2021-11-13. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
  8. Lloyd's Ports of the World. Lloyd's of London Press. 1984. p. 268. ISBN 978-0-907432-92-0.
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